Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a man was attacked and killed in a violent slashing in the city’s downtown Sunday morning. Officers responded to a call around 10:30 a.m. near Dalhousie and Shuter streets and located a man with serious injuries. Det. Sgt. Henri Marsman said the …
Read More »PH’s largest int’l investment show opens in Dubai
DUBAI EXPO. The annual Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition returns for its 10th year at the Bristol Hotel in Dubai on Saturday (May 11, 2024). The event was opened by Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ferdinand Ver. (Photo courtesy of NPM) DUBAI, UAE – The much-awaited annual Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE) made …
Read More »Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes win Film Actor of the Year award
Piolo, accompanied by Mentorque producer John Bryan Diamante aka Bryan Dy, executive producer Rona Banaag, Clever Minds co-owner and supervising producer Omar Sortijas, director Derick Cabrido, along with his Mallaris co-stars Janella Salvador and Ron Angeles, personally accepted the prestigious award./Mentorque via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Piolo Pascual …
Read More »A week in Panama
Attendees of the Diablo Festival come dressed in full costumes at the Plaza de la Independencia Where cinema, culture, tradition, and engineering marvels converge Panama, a country steeped in cultural heritage and natural beauty, recently hosted a week-long celebration that seamlessly blended the glitz of the International Film Festival of …
Read More »Lyceum stops Arellano in NCAA women’s volleyball stepladder semis
FOCUSED. Lyceum’s Johna Dolorito prepares to receive during their match against Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinal at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Sunday (May 12, 2024). The Lady Pirates won, 25-17, 24-26, 25-20, 25-19. (NCAA photo) MANILA – Lyceum of the Philippines University pulled off …
Read More »Puregold sets Negosyo Convention on May 16 to 18
Amid fluctuating economic conditions faced by Filipinos, Puregold continues to fortify the foundation of local communities — sari-sari stores and food establishments. Recognizing these entrepreneurs as pivotal to the Philippine economy, Puregold’s Tindahan ni Aling Puring program offers comprehensive benefits tailored to bolster resilience and support the growth of the …
Read More »1st ‘super health center’ to open in Laguna, 12 more in pipeline
SUPER HEALTH CENTER. Senator Lawrence “Bong” Go meets with Calauan, Laguna Mayor Osel Caratihan at the site of a “super health center” in the town on Sunday (May 12, 2024). The lawmaker took part in an inspection of the soon-to-open facility. (PNA photo by Zen Trinidad) CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawmakers from …
Read More »Having a newborn can be tough. This business will help — for $850 a night
A business billing itself as Canada’s first postnatal retreat has launched in Toronto. For a minimum of $850 a night, new parents get 24/7 support adjusting to life with their babies — a business model some doctors say points to a need for better postpartum care across the board. ‘Postnatal …
Read More »South Asian liquor lovers in Ontario frustrated by absence of favourite brands at LCBO
Distributors of South Asian alcoholic brands in Ontario say that they do not receive adequate shelf space, and the absence of a destination store for South Asian brands makes it challenging to sell in Ontario. Lack of shelf space means distributors end up launching brands in other provinces. Ravindra Kumar …
Read More »Wireless earbuds don’t have to be such a waste
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we learn whether you always need to buy new wireless earbuds when the batteries die, get a glimpse of salmon swimming through a daylighted creek and find out what to look for when buying a used EV. Also: What to look for …
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